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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198014621
Report Date: 03/08/2024
Date Signed: 03/08/2024 02:12:33 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/08/2024 02:12 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	HUNTINGTON PARK RITA		FACILITY NUMBER:	198014621
ADMINISTRATOR:	LETICIA RICO NUNEZ		FACILITY TYPE:	850
ADDRESS:	6420 RITA		TELEPHONE:	(323) 563-0067
CITY:	HUNTINGTON PARK	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90255
CAPACITY: 80	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 80	CENSUS: 32	DATE:	03/08/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 3 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Yuri Rivera Miranda , Head Teacher		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susann Sanchez and Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced 3-year required inspection. Facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 80 children. LPA met with Lead Teacher, Yuri Rivera Miranda who give LPAs a tour of the facility. The program currently operates Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 2:30pm. Licensing staff was taken on a guided tour of the facility of both indoors and outdoors. At 9:30 AM all areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Upon arrival, LPA observed 12 children children outside with 3 staff members. In Room 2, LPAs observed 21 children with 4 staff members. Furniture and equipment were inspected for good repair, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts. All indoor classrooms were inspected to ensure that the floors have a surface that is safe and clean. All toilets and hand washing facilities are in safe and sanitary operating conditions. All materials and surfaces accessible to children are toxic free. At this time, the off limit single restroom is used as the designated ill isolation are. Parents are contacted immediately when children are determined to be ill. A first aid kit is kept in each classroom. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are present and working. Fire extinguishers were last serviced in July 25, 2023. Snack menus were reviewed to ensure that they are being posted at least one week in advance and visible to an authorized representative. Food is provided by an outside vendor. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack. All kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas are clean, free of litter, rubbish, and rodents/vermin. Children use Breta for drinking water. All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers on and are in good repair. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that are dangerous to children are stored in an area inaccessible to children. LPA observed child safety latches on the storage cabinets in each classroom. Storage areas for poisons are locked.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON PARK RITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014621
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024

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There is at least one person trained in CPR and Pediatric First Aid present during this inspection and expires on 1/2025. Children's roster was reviewed and is current. Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets were reviewed. Children present were signed in. Disaster drill log was available, last drill was conducted on 02/29/24. Site Supervisor arrived at the facility at around 11:25am. At 12:30pm, LPAs left the facility to the HR office to review files located at 10927 La Reina Ave. Downey 90241. Staff records were reviewed for approved, Licensing Forms:- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization's against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment,- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, Transcripts or Permit for qualified teacher and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (AB1207).

Children’s records were reviewed for Emergency Card, Immunization Records, LIC 995 Notification of Parents’ Rights, Physician’s Report, - Personal Rights, and signed Admissions Agreement. All children's records were complete.

Outdoor activity space equipment and surface is maintained in a safe condition as is free of hazards. Areas around and/or under climbing equipment and slides have cushioning material to absorb a fall. LPA did not observe any bodies of water during this visit.

LPAs discuss with the facility water lead test results sampled on 03/31/23. Results show that a water source in the facility had Action Level Exceedance (ALE) of lead. The sink located in the classroom 2 had a value of 17.5PPB and the drinking fountain in room 2 has the value of 13.6PPB . A result with values of 5.5 parts per billion (ppb) or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance in accordance with the Lead Testing Written Directives section 101700.3 subsection (b)(1). During today's inspection, facility blocked off the sink and water fountain to ensure water is not being used until it is fixed. LPAs give staff LIC 9275 & LIC 9276 forms and asked facility to return forms by 04/08/24.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON PARK RITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014621
	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California

Based on the LPA’s observations, interviews and records review, the following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. The Deficiency being cited needs to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A type A deficiency is being cited today in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 & Health & Safety Code 1597.16(a)(1)

The notice of site visit was posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. A copy of this report shall also be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. Both the notice of site visit and licensing report shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child’s file, acknowledging receipt.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights and report were reviewed with Site Supervisor A. Morales

SUPERVISORS NAME: Valarie Cook
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Susann Sanchez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 03/08/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024

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Document Has Been Signed on 03/08/2024 02:12 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

Created By: Susann Sanchez On 03/08/2024 at 01:25 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: HUNTINGTON PARK RITA	FACILITY NUMBER: 198014621
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 03/08/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

HSC

1597.16(a)(1)

Lead Testing

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The facility did not ensure water source at facility meet lead requirements. Lead test results showed that 2 water sources have an action level exceedance. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 03/09/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Facility has temporary corrected citation above by blocking off the sink and drinking fountain. Site Supervisor, facility manager, and director will come up with a plan to fix issue and will report back to licensing by April 8th, 2024. Meanwhile the sink and drinking fountain will remain blocked off.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
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	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Valarie Cook

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Susann Sanchez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/08/2024

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